Dr. Nidhika Chauhan | Computer Technology For Design | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Chandigarh University | India

Dr. Nidhika Chauhan is an accomplished academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Chandigarh University. She holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Lovely Professional University and a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) from Chitkara University. As an Associate Professor and Subject Coordinator at Chandigarh University, she has over five years of experience teaching IT and management students, developing educational programs, mentoring research projects, coordinating academic events, and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research work. Her professional expertise spans cloud computing, artificial intelligence, optimization algorithms, data analytics, and research methodology, with a focus on energy-efficient resource allocation and performance management in cloud data centers. Dr. Chauhan has published numerous journal and conference papers indexed in IEEE, arXiv, and reputed international journals such as Computers, Materials & Continua and Journal of Harbin Engineering University, along with multiple book chapters in machine learning and digital marketing. She has actively participated in NAAC coordination, academic counseling, and faculty development programs, earning recognition such as the Most Outstanding Employee of the Year at NIIT. Her leadership, technical proficiency, and academic contributions reflect a deep commitment to innovation in education and research. With 8 citations across 8 documents, 6 Documents and an h-index of 2, Dr. Chauhan continues to advance research in cloud computing, optimization algorithms, and intelligent systems while contributing significantly to the academic and professional development of her students.

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Featured Publications

Chauhan, N. (n.d.). Prediction of clinical drug response using machine learning. In Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Technologies: Transitioning from Healthcare 4.0 to Healthcare 5.0. (Accepted for publication).

Mr. Mariusz Sobolak | Computer aided machine design | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Rzeszów University of Technology, Poland

Mariusz Sobolak, DSc (Eng.), is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Rzeszów University of Technology, Poland. An experienced scientist with a habilitation in mechanical engineering, his work focuses on CAD systems, advanced 3D geometry modeling, and polymer gear transmissions. He has over two decades of academic teaching and research supervision experience and currently serves as Head of the Doctoral School at his university.

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Education & Experience

DSc (Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering (2008)
Habilitation Thesis: Analysis and synthesis of the cooperation of gear wheel surfaces using discrete methods — Rzeszów University of Technology
PhD (Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering (1997) — Rzeszów University of Technology
MSc (Eng.) in Mechanics and Machine Building (1992) — Rzeszów University of Technology

Professional Development

Associate Professor at Rzeszów University of Technology (2008 – Present)
- Lectures and supervises courses in Geometric and Structural Modeling, Advanced CAD Modeling, and Machine Design Modeling.
- Supervises B.Sc., M.Sc., and doctoral theses.
- Leads the Doctoral School at the university.

Research Focus

CAD Systems (CATIA, AutoCAD)
Gear Transmissions
Polymer Gear Transmissions

Awards and Honors

Multiple Rector’s Awards for scientific and organizational achievements from Rzeszów University of Technology.

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Experimental method of tooth contact analysis (TCA) with rapid prototyping (RP) use
M. Sobolak, G. Budzik
Rapid Prototyping Journal 14 (4), 197-201, 2008 — 39 citations

2️⃣ Analiza i synteza współpracy powierzchni kół zębatych metodami dyskretnymi
M. Sobolak
Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Rzeszowskiej, 2006 — 39 citations

3️⃣ Generating stereolitographic (STL) files from CAD systems
G. Budzik, M. Sobolak
Acta Mechanica Slovaca B 2, 73-78, 2006 — 29 citations

4️⃣ Hybrid foundry patterns of bevel gears
G. Budzik, T. Markowski, M. Sobolak
Archives of Foundry Engineering 7 (1), 131-134, 2007 — 28 citations

5️⃣ Prototyping of bevel gears of aircraft power transmission
G. Budzik, T. Markowski, M. Sobolak
Journal of KONES 14, 61-66, 2007 — 24 citations

6️⃣ Modelowanie ślimaka globoidalnego w środowisku CAD
P. Połowniak, M. Sobolak
Mechanik 1, 71-74, 2015 — 16 citations

7️⃣ Mathematical model of the worm wheel tooth flank of a double-enveloping worm gear
P. Polowniak, M. Sobolak, A. Marciniec
Alexandria Engineering Journal 60 (3), 3037-3046, 2021 — 15 citations

8️⃣ Graphical method for the analysis of planetary gear trains
A. Marciniec, M. Sobolak, P. Połowniak
Alexandria Engineering Journal 61 (5), 4067-4079, 2022 — 13 citations

9️⃣ Wykorzystanie technologii Rapid Prototyping w odlewnictwie precyzyjnym
G. Budzik, M. Sobolak, D. Kozdęba
Archiwum odlewnictwa 6, 2006 — 13 citations

🔟 Prototypowanie kół zębatych z wykorzystaniem stereolitografii i odlewania próżniowego
M. Sobolak, G. Budzik
Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Rzeszowskiej. Mechanika, 2004 — 13 citations

Conclusion

Professor Sobolak’s career demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing mechanical engineering through high-level research in CAD modeling and gear design, impactful teaching, and academic leadership. His blend of technical expertise, project management, and student mentorship makes him a significant contributor to his institution and field.